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Clydach

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About

Clydach ward lies in the Tawe Valley, north of Swansea city centre. The area is defined by the river and the surrounding steep, wooded hillsides. Historically shaped by industry, the ward includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and areas of green space along the valley floor. The community is served by several primary schools and local amenities, with housing comprising a mix of traditional terraced homes and more modern developments.

A prominent local feature is the large Mond Nickel Works site, a legacy of the area's industrial past. The Swansea Canal path runs through the ward, providing a route for walkers and cyclists. The landscape is a blend of post-industrial land and natural woodland, particularly on the valley slopes. Clydach maintains its own distinct identity separate from the contiguous urban areas to the south.

Area overview

On average Clydach has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clydach is £43,499 per year. Clydach is home to around 8,494 people, with a population density of about 253.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clydach Population
8,494
Population density
253.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.32(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(+7%)
Public order
10.95(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+4%)
Other theft
3.65(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,019
94.42%
Other White
143
1.68%
Indian
49
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.49%
Irish
36
0.42%
Total population: 8,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,940
27.96%
No qualifications
1,476
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,495
39.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
12.59%
Social rents from council
470
12.51%
Other social rented
195
5.19%
Total households: 3,757

Property prices in Clydach

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clydach in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£317,500
Flats2£88,000
Semi-Detached48£163,500
Terraced19£144,000

10 years median price trend in Clydach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.

All postcodes in Clydach

SA65NJ

The Birches

SA66PD

Clydach

SA66PQ

Blaen Cilau

SA65LN

High Street

SA65QU

Enid Road

SA65LS

Waverly Close

SA65BQ

Garth Road

SA65LD

Ffordd Abiah

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.